Vietnam Focus

Vietnam Document
Legalization & Authentication

Vietnam acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on September 30, 2025. For documents needed before this date: Vietnamese Embassy authentication (legalization) is required. For documents needed after this date: Hague Apostille is accepted. Hive Digital handles both pathways for American professionals and employers.

Two Pathways for Vietnam

Before Sept 30, 2025

Embassy Authentication (Legalization)

Documents must be legalized at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate General in the country of origin. This is a multi-step authentication process.

After Sept 30, 2025

Hague Apostille

Apostille from the issuing state's competent authority is sufficient. No Vietnamese Embassy visit required.

Documents We Process

  • Degree Certificates & Transcripts
  • Teaching Certificates (TEFL/TESOL)
  • Marriage & Birth Certificates
  • FBI Background Checks
  • Corporate Documents & Articles of Incorporation
  • Power of Attorney
  • Commercial Contracts

Why Hive Digital

  • Deep knowledge of Decree 219/2025/ND-CP
  • Bilingual coordination with Vietnamese embassies
  • End-to-end: legalization, translation, notarization, delivery
  • Same-day response via WeCom/WeChat or email
  • Trusted by international schools and corporate HR teams

Vietnam's Apostille Transition

Vietnam joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 30, 2025. We guide clients through the transition — whether your documents need pre-accession Embassy authentication or post-accession Apostille processing.

Read our Vietnam Legalization Guide →

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